Ruckus Wireless VF7XX1 User Manual

MediaFlex 7811 Access Point and

MediaFlex 7111 Adapter

User Guide

Part number: 800-70163-001

June 2008

Trademarks

Ruckus Wireless, BeamFlex, MediaFlex, MediaFlex 7811 Multimedia Access Point, and MediaFlex 7111 Multimedia Adapter are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless, Inc.

All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Ruckus Wireless, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

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Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	v
Who Should Use This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	v
What You’ll Find in This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	v
Typographic Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	v
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	vi
Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	vi
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1
MediaFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	2
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
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Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Establishing a Good General Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Using the Signal Quality LED to Fine Tune the Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Connecting and Configuring the 7811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Connecting the 7811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Troubleshooting Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Resetting the Device To Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14
Chapter 3: Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
7811 Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Configuring the 7811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Customizing the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Internet Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Configuring the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Configuring WPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	26
Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	28
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	30
Wireless Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32

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Local Services Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	34
Access Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Access Controls Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	35
Changing Access Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	36
Access Control Table Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Removing MAC Addresses from a List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Showing/Hiding Locally Known MAC Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	38
Chapter 4: Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Performing a Firmware Upgrade Using TFTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	42
Performing a Firmware Upgrade Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Performing a Firmware Upgrade Using HTTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Performing a Local Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	48
Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	50
Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Administrator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Management Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Administrator Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Administrator Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Chapter 5: 7111 Adapter Setup, Provisioning, and Management . . . . . . . . . . .	59
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Placing the 7111 into Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Troubleshooting Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	60
Verifying Proper Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
Connecting and Configuring Your Ruckus 7111 Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	61
What is Auto Provisioning? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Performing Auto Provisioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	62
Resetting to Factory Defaults. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	63
Adapter Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	64
Disabling Adapter Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	65
Enabling Adapter Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
Upgrading 7111 Firmware using Adapter Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	66
Appendix A: Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	69
Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
Certifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	70
Appendix B: Configuration Worksheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	71

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Who Should Use This Guide

Preface

This Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point User Guide will help you understand the Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point — how to install it, and configure it using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.

Who Should Use This Guide

This User Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided herein.

What You’ll Find in This Guide

The following topics are covered:

•Chapter 1: “Introduction”

•Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”

•Chapter 3: “Configuration”

•Chapter 4: “Maintenance

•Chapter 5: “7111 Adapter Setup, Provisioning, and Management

•Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”

•Appendix B: “Configuration Worksheets

Typographic Conventions

This User Guide uses the following typographic conventions:

Table 1—Typographic conventions

Typeface or	Meaning	Example
Symbol


italics	Emphasis, book titles, CD names,	Read your User Guide thoroughly.
	special terms.
	Also used to denote optional input if	Enter an address in the range
	surrounded by <brackets>	192.168.2.<2-253>

bold	System menu names, user input	Open the Control Panel.

fixed	Screen text, URLs, IP addresses	Browse to the following IP address:
		http://192.168.2.1

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System Requirements

The 7811 is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking.

The 7811 is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are supported:

•Internet Explorer version 6.0

•Netscape version 8.1

•Firefox version 1.5.0.6

•Safari 1.0

Support and Warranty Information

See the Warranty card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the Warranty terms for your 7811.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point (7811). The 7811 is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data, without replacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.

A typical installation consists of a 7811 connected to a DSL router or cable modem. The 7811 sends wireless signals to an adapter that is connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traffic are distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.

Figure 1—Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point in a typical home network

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The 7811 supports one BSSID and features HTTPS and secure shell (SSH) management, with device specific certificates.

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MediaFlex™

MediaFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi devices that enable reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home. Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs (WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium.

Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless transport for IPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes.

To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared medium network, MediaFlex integrates the Ruckus Wireless new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technology to automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications.

BeamFlex™

BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11n wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antenna elements, that allow the 7811 to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the baseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications.

Key Features

BeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and

Performance

•Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency, station, network and application conditions.

•On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.

•Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements that combine to form 63 unique antenna combinations.

•Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.

Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality

•Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS configurations.

•Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia (WMM) specifications.

•Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.

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Key Features

Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic

•Delivers 30-40Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.

•Supports total number of streams with aggregate of 30Mbps to 40Mbps video throughput

•Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.

Simple Configuration and Installation

•Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.

Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost

•Compliant with 802.11n: Supports 802.11n wireless networking and can interoperate in 802.11n-only or mixed networks

•Compliant with WPA-AES, WPA2-AES, and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications

•Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong data encryption based on a pre-shared key

•Attaches to installed routers or home gateways via Ethernet to optimize the WLAN without replacing existing router, firewall or media devices

•Compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard

•Virtual AP support of one BSSID

•HTTPS management

•SSH management

•Device-specific certificates

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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup

This chapter describes how to install your Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point, and how to set up your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.

Topics covered in this chapter include:

• Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

• Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

• LED Status Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

• Placement Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

• Connecting and Configuring the 7811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

• Troubleshooting Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Packing List

1.Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Access Point

2.AC power adapter (Output DC 5-18V 1-2A)

3.Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable

4.Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 Quick Setup Guide

5.Limited Warranty Statement and Software License Agreement

6.Federal Communications Commission Notices

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Front View

Figure 2— “Front view of the 7811” shows the front view of the 7811, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table 1— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 7.

Figure 2—Front view of the 7811

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LED Status Lights

Table 1— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the 7811.

Table 1—LED Indicators and Meanings

Label	LED	Activity	Description


1	Power	Green	Power is supplied to the 7811.

		Off	Power is not supplied to the 7811.
		Off	Power is not supplied to the 7811.

		Green	The WAN port has detected link.
	WAN
2	WAN	Flashing Green	Data is being transmitted or received on the WAN port.
2	Connectivity	Flashing Green	Data is being transmitted or received on the WAN port.
	Connectivity
		Off	No link connectivity.

		Amber	The WLAN interface is up, but no station is connected.
	Wireless
	Wireless	Green	A station is connected to the WLAN (either the home
3	Device	Green	A station is connected to the WLAN (either the home
3	Device		WLAN or the service provider WLAN).
	Association		WLAN or the service provider WLAN).
	Association
		Off	WLAN is not up

		Green	Good signal quality at the service provider WLAN
			interface.

4	Signal Quality	Flashing Green	Marginally acceptable signal quality at the service
			provider WLAN interface.

		Off	No station associated with service provider WLAN.

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Rear View

Figure 3—Rear view of the 7811

Table 2 describes the physical features of the AP’s rear panel.

	Table 2—Rear Panel Features

Label	Description


5	AC Power (Input 100-120V or 220-240V depending on the
	country, 50/60HZ, 0.3A)

6	WAN port, a 10/100Mbps auto-sensing, autonegotiating
	Ethernet port that needs to be connected to the broadband
	gateway.

7	Over the Air Auto Provisioning Button (not active for current
	release).

8	Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the 7811 to its
	factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin
	into the hole and hold it in for at least 8 seconds.

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Placement Guidelines

The Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7811 will automatically adjust, within limits, to room conditions. You can achieve better signal reception by following the below placement guidelines:

Establishing a Good General Location

Your 7811 should be placed:

•Near the center of the room, if possible.

•On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight access.

•Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless phones).

•Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors, metal bookcases, displays, racks, etc.

•Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions, particularly metallic materials.

Using the Signal Quality LED to Fine Tune the Placement

Wireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture in a room. You can observe the Signal Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. The Signal Quality indicator LED is described in Table 1— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 7.

Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 14 if video quality deteriorates after an installation.

If “Minimum Acceptable” or “Marginally Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location of the 7811 and other devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” signal quality.

Connecting and Configuring the 7811

If it has not been already configured, you must configure your 7811 to work within your home network. Read the following section to understand how to configure it manually.

NOTE – Depending on the pre-configurations of the 7811, the device behavior may be slightly different than what is described in this manual.

Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer

1.Do one of the following:

•For Windows 2000: Select Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections

•For Windows XP: Select Start > Control Panel > Network Connections

2.Right-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network and select Properties.

NOTE – This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.

3.In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window (Figure ) appears.

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Connecting and Configuring the 7811

Figure 4—TCP/IP Properties

4.Write down the current settings so you can restore your computer to its current configuration, if needed.

5.Select Use the following IP address, and enter 192.168.2.20 in the IP address text box.

6.For Subnet mask, enter 255.255.255.0.

7.For Default gateway, enter 192.168.2.1.

8.Select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter 192.168.2.1 for the Preferred DNS server.

9.Click OK to save these settings and exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.

Connecting the 7811

1.Connect the provided AC Power adapter to the 7811 and plug the other end into a power outlet or to a surge protector that is plugged into a power outlet. The Power LED will turn green when you connect the power.

2.Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the WAN port on the 7811 and the Ethernet port on your PC. The WAN Connectivity LED should turn steady green.

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Connecting and Configuring the 7811

3.Open a browser window on your PC. Type the default router WAN port IP address shown in Table 3 as https://<ip-address>.

Table 3—Default Settings

Parameter	Service Provider


Network Name	V54-xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last
	six digits of the MAC address.

Security	WPA-PSK

IP Addressing	192.168.2.1 (WAN port)
	192.168.2.254 (adapter)

Username/Password	Username: super
	Password: sp-admin

NOTE – Depending on your Service Provider's configuration, the default values might be different than what is stated in this table.

4. The Security Alert window appears (Figure 5).

Figure 5—Security Alert window

5. Click Yes.

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Figure 6—Login Window

6.The login screen appears, type the appropriate Username and Password shown in Table 3.

7.Click Login. The Status > Device window appears (Figure 7).

Figure 7—Status > Device Window

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Connecting and Configuring the 7811

Configuring Wireless Settings

Follow the basic steps below to configure wireless settings. For more detailed information, see Configuring the Wireless Settings on page 22.

1. Choose Configuration > Wireless. The window in Figure 8 appears.

Figure 8—Configure > Wireless Settings (Common)

NOTE – The value for Wireless Mode is fixed to 5GHz (802.11a/n) and is not configurable.

2.For Channel, choose SmartSelect.

3.When you are finished, click Update Settings.

4.Click Update Settings.

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Troubleshooting Setup

If you cannot connect to the 7811, follow this startup sequence:

1.Unplug the 7811’s power adapter.

2.Plug in the 7811’s power adapter.

3.Connect the 7811 (through the WAN port) to your DSL modem or gateway.

4.Connect your computer to your DSL modem or gateway, and then set the IP address of your computer by following Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer on page 9.

5.On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the default IP address of the 7811 that appears on the label at the bottom of the 7811. When the login screen appears, enter the username and password shown on the label at the bottom of the 7811.

6.Choose Configuration :: Device. Verify that your computer’s wireless network settings match that of the 7811.

7.Check the LED status lights to verify correct operation.

•Make sure you are using the correct power adapter supplied by Ruckus Wireless.

•Make sure the Power LED is lit. If it is not lit, make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the 7811, and that the AC power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If the problem persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

•Make sure your WAN Connectivity LED is lit. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the 7811 and your computer. The WAN Connectivity LED on the 7811 indicates link when the adapter is fully seated in the port.

•Make sure the Wireless Device Association LED is either steady or flashing Green. If not lit, the Wireless settings may be incorrect between the 7811 and your computer. If necessary, reset the 7811 to its factory defaults

Resetting the Device To Factory Defaults

If you forgot what IP address or security settings you assigned to the 7811, you can reset it to factory defaults by inserting the end of a paper clip into the reset button hole located on the back of the unit. Press and hold the reset button for at least eight (8) seconds. Then you can connect to the 7811 using the default network settings.

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Chapter 3: Configuration

This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the 7811 to run on your wireless network.

Topics covered in this chapter include:

• Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

• 7811 Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

• Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• Configuring the 7811 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

• Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

• Access Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Wireless Settings Worksheet

Before you modify any wireless settings on the 7811, print Table 4— “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet should be used to configure the 7811’s wireless settings.

Table 4 shows is the Wireless Network Settings Worksheet that you can use to record your settings.

NOTE – Appendix B: Configuration Worksheets also contains a printable version of this table.

	Table 4—Wireless Network Settings Worksheet

Item	Description and Your Network Setting


7811 SSID	The SSID for the service provider. This is typically used for streaming IPTV video
	content.
	SSID___________________________________________________________

Encryption Method	If using WPA-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is
	case-sensitive.
	WPA Version:______________________________________
	WPA Algorithm____________________________________
	WPA Passphrase: ________________________________

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7811 Settings Worksheet

Table 5 enables you to record your personalized settings for configuring the 7811. Enter the security settings you recorded in Table 4, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 16.

Store this information in a safe place.

NOTE – Appendix B: Configuration Worksheets also contains a printable version of this table.

Table 5—7811 Default and User Settings Worksheet

Item	Default Setting	Your Setting


Service Provider User Name	super
		_______________________________

Service Provider Password	sp-admin
		_______________________________

Internet Access Type	DHCP Client Enabled
	(can be set to static	_______________________________
	or PPPoE)
Local Network Configuration	DHCP Server Enabled
		_______________________________

Default IP Address (WAN port if	192.168.2.1
no DHCP response from the		_______________________________
DHCP server)		_______________________________
DHCP server)

Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
		_______________________________

Service Provider SSID	V54-xxxxxx where
	xxxxxx are the last six	_______________________________
	digits of the MAC
	address.
Wireless Mode	5GHz (802.11a/n) -	Not configurable
	Fixed

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Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus

The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a particular menu, simply click on the menu link.

Common Buttons

The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface screens contain the following menu buttons (Table 6):

	Table 6—Wireless Web Interface Menu Buttons

Button	Action


Logout	Logs out from the current session.

Restore Previous Settings	Restores the original configuration.

Update Settings	Saves the new configuration.

Back	Reverts to the previous menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.

Configuring the 7811

This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the 7811 configuration to run on your wireless network.

Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings:

• "Connecting and Configuring the 7811" on page 9.

Device Configuration

Table 5, “7811 Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 17 shows the default settings used to login to the device.

A minimum set of configurations is required to put the 7811 into operational mode. The system provides the default settings for these configuration items. You should change the default settings where necessary to match your own wireless network’s configuration, and to protect your privacy.

To set the name of your device or to modify the login name and passwords, do the following: 1. Go to Configuration > Device. The window of Figure 9 appears.

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